This week’s ‘Global Food System Bite’ comes from an article titled Scientists engineer heatwave-resistant plants to help them survive climate change. Modern agricultural methods mean around 40 per cent of all crops are currently lost to pests and diseases. But as the climate crisis worsens, the outlook is set to become even more grim. When […]
This week’s ‘Global Food System Bite’ comes from Why mycoprotein looks set to take a chunk of the plant-based market. The science of food has come a long way since the days of our ancestors. In the past, food was simply a means of survival, and the only consideration was whether or not it would […]
This week’s ‘Global Food System Bite’ comes from an article titled Go and Tell the Hungry that Their Food Is Being Thrown in the Garbage. According to the World Bank, an estimated 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted and lost every single year. That is the equivalent of one ton per each of the […]
This week’s ‘Global Food System Bite’ comes from an article titled Hunger Is Increasing Worldwide But Women Bear The Brunt Of Food Insecurity. According to the United Nations, over 820 million people worldwide do not have enough food to eat. This is an increase of over 60 million people from just a few years ago, […]
This week’s ‘Global Food System Bite’ comes from Next year’s food crisis will be different from this year’s. Here’s how it could change — for the worse — in 2023. The pandemic has had a devastating impact on economies around the world, and the war in Ukraine has only added to the chaos. As a […]
Imagine having the power to control the weather. That’s what it’s like when you grow plants in a grow tent. By recreating nature under your own conditions, you can ensure that your plants have the perfect environment to grow and thrive. Grow tents are equipped with all the necessary features to create an ideal growing […]
There are many different types of hydroponic systems, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. So what’s the difference between all these types of hydroponics? Well, it all has to do with how the water, oxygen and nutrients are delivered to the plants. In a drip system, for example, the water is slowly dripped […]
Desertification is a type of land degradation in which a dryland ecosystem becomes increasingly arid, typically losing its vegetative cover and becoming more susceptible to dust storms and soil erosion. The process of desertification is often triggered by human activities such as deforestation, overgrazing, and unsustainable farming practices. Climate change can also contribute to desertification […]
Human rights are the inalienable entitlement of every person, regardless of race, gender, nationality, or any other status. They are essential for human dignity and a life with dignity. They include the right to life, liberty, security of person, equality before the law, and freedom from torture and degrading treatment. The Universal Declaration of Human […]
Overfishing occurs when fishing activities remove more fish from the ocean than the population can replace through natural reproduction. This often happens when fish are caught before they have a chance to breed, or when too many fish of breeding age are removed. Overfishing can have devastating consequences for ocean health. It reduces biodiversity, disrupts […]